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Hi Daniel, wife and I are currently on Camino in Barcelos. Stopped of at Albergue de Peregrinos do Mosteiro de Vairão, near Vilarinho for a Pilgrim stamp. We didn't stay there but they had plenty of room and staff were friendly.Hi everyone. Starting part of the Camino Portuguese Monday morning 13th from Coimbra( 6/7 stages south of Porto) Would love to chat through forum and even meet up with anyone travelling the same time and route. Daniel(Irish pilgrim)
Thank you for that. Finished the Norte in '19 so can't wait to see my first yellow arrow.When you get to Agueda, there is a very nice albergue on the far side of town that will put you at an advantage for starting your next day. The Residenciale Celeste. Wonderful breakfast. For the same price as any pilgrim bed I ended up in a small room with my own bed.
There is a great kitchen and a grocery store near by. Highly recommend. Enclosed image: just a little of my breakfast. Charming evening view from the terrace.
Wise Pilgrim now says 40 euros for single... but they also had pilgrim pricing when I was there. Half is a hotel; half is a more typical albergue.
Thanking you! 'The road less travelled but equally worn as we trudge the road to happy destiny'Hi Daniel, wife and I are currently on Camino in Barcelos. Stopped of at Albergue de Peregrinos do Mosteiro de Vairão, near Vilarinho for a Pilgrim stamp. We didn't stay there but they had plenty of room and staff were friendly.
Hi and thanks for the kindness. I generally take each day as it comes so will decide on the night before I leave Porto. Completed the Norte in '19 and can't wait to get back to those arrows. If you haven't done the Norte I would suggest walking the historic route from La Caridad to Vegadao. Its basically a 3 day detour but would have been the original way before the bridge was built.Hi Dilbin, not travelling until October (hopefully) but happy to proffer any advice or help you need along the way (have done the Central twice and a portion of the Coastal once)
Which do you intend to do after Porto ?
Very welcome.Thank you for that. Finished the Norte in '19 so can't wait to see my first yellow arrow.
Well there you go, a great piece of info for my first day walkingVery welcome.
I started in Coimbra as well. It's a lovely start. Oldest university in Portugal... lovely cobbled streets. I stayed at the Ibis because: private room on my arrival night was very welcome, and the large breakfast before starting out was a bonus.
Stop in Mealhada for your first night... not Sarnadelo. The only place to sleep in Sarnadelo is a truck stop.... I had not realized that it would be *so close* to Mealhada and so I walked on... would have turned back had a downpour not come.
May the wind be on your back, and the sun on your face... (I am also an Irish pilgrim, though I presently live in Canada).
Don't rush out of Coimbra it is a beautiful place.Hi everyone. Starting part of the Camino Portuguese Monday morning 13th from Coimbra( 6/7 stages south of Porto) Would love to chat through forum and even meet up with anyone travelling the same time and route. Daniel(Irish pilgrim)
Hello Daniel. My husband and I, plus one more American couple, are departing Coimbra tomorrow morning also. We will be heading up to Mealhada to spend the night and the next night our plan is to be staying in Agueda. Our lodging in Mealhada is Residencial Pinho Verde, and it’s Agueda Hostel & Friends for the next night.Hi everyone. Starting part of the Camino Portuguese Monday morning 13th from Coimbra( 6/7 stages south of Porto) Would love to chat through forum and even meet up with anyone travelling the same time and route. Daniel(Irish pilgrim)
Hi. Will try catch up tomorrow as I'm only on train heading to Coimbra now. Great to hear from ye and hope the Camino is finding you all well and happyHello Daniel. My husband and I, plus one more American couple, are departing Coimbra tomorrow morning also. We will be heading up to Mealhada to spend the night and the next night our plan is to be staying in Agueda. Our lodging in Mealhada is Residencial Pinho Verde, and it’s Agueda Hostel & Friends for the next night.
Sounds good, we’re heading out of town about 6:30 in the morning but we’re slow and take breaksHi. Will try catch up tomorrow as I'm only on train heading to Coimbra now. Great to hear from ye and hope the Camino is finding you all well and happy
Flying to Porto 15th, start walking 16th. May see you. Gail and Gwyn (Welsh pilgrims)Hi everyone. Starting part of the Camino Portuguese Monday morning 13th from Coimbra( 6/7 stages south of Porto) Would love to chat through forum and even meet up with anyone travelling the same time and route. Daniel(Irish pilgrim)
We may indeed!Flying to Porto 15th, start walking 16th. May see you. Gail and Gwyn (Welsh pilgrims)
Thank you for the info! Are you planning ahead your accommodations or winging it? This ones my first in this area so a bit nervous with the ever changing rules.Also Starting on Monday
This will be my fourth in Portugal
2 Centrals and 1 Partial Coastal (Varied between traditional route and Senda Litoral
Back to do a 4th on Monday and plan to do the Central again
Coastal is beautiful but I just prefer the Central - it's like meeting an old friend
Caminha just before you cross the ferry into Spain or continue on to Tui is a beautiful spot
As is Ponte de Lima on the Central
Viana do Castelo & Baiona also on the central are lovley
Hi all- starting this route Monday- suggestions on stages and favorite
Hi. We were booking ahead but on arrival at various hostels etc we realised there was no need. Winging it is always more real, IMO. Very nice hostel in Sobriero if a 34.5 km stage is too long. Excellent showers and a nice private bedroom if you require. Great showers and owner will drive you to the supermarket etc if you need. She also has a friend who runs a great hostel in Rubies with breakfast thrown in. Enjoy your time.Thank you for the info! Are you planning ahead your accommodations or winging it? This ones my first in this area so a bit nervous with the ever changing rules.
Thanks! If you, or anyone, has suggestions for stages after Vigo, would love suggestions. Already it seems many Alburgues along the normal sections must be sold out- many haven’t responded though they say they are open. Thanks again!Hi. We were booking ahead but on arrival at various hostels etc we realised there was no need. Winging it is always more real, IMO. Very nice hostel in Sobriero if a 34.5 km stage is too long. Excellent showers and a nice private bedroom if you require. Great showers and owner will drive you to the supermarket etc if you need. She also has a friend who runs a great hostel in Rubies with breakfast thrown in. Enjoy your time.
Hello again. Maybe if you look up Camino Portuguese Gronze. They have a list of all accommodations and you will see many of the Albergues are closed still. That maybe the reason for no replies. However we came across some Albergues that are new and also some that are not listed. For example in Rubies there were lots of accommodations and an Albergue that wasn't mentioned on said site that had plenty of beds and 50 metres away a hostel which also had room for many more pilgrims.Thanks! If you, or anyone, has suggestions for stages after Vigo, would love suggestions. Already it seems many Alburgues along the normal sections must be sold out- many haven’t responded though they say they are open. Thanks again!
Hi, only stayed in 3 albergues and used my sleeping bag each time.Hello,
How are you all doing? I'll be setting off in two weeks for a coastal-central-espiritual variation. I am working out what to bring and would like to ask about your experiences in alburgues, will I need to bring my own sleeping bag? (as would seem to be the case per Covid regulations). Normally I would only bring a liner. Any help very much appreciated.
Happy walking!
Mo
The one place I would definitely recommend is Casa Fernanda. Great hosts and great fun!Hi all- starting this route Monday- suggestions on stages and favorite Alburgues is welcome!
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